How to Beat The Royal Orpheus

Defeat The Royal Orpheus, Steelrising's first major boss. Learn its phases, exploit its Frost weakness, and overcome its musical assaults near Saint-Cloud.

As you attempt to leave Saint-Cloud, you'll be confronted by your first major boss: The Royal Orpheus. This large, musical automaton is a formidable opponent, testing your understanding of combat fundamentals.

Phase 1:

• Attacks: Orpheus uses wide-sweeping attacks with its arms, a ground slam that creates a shockwave, and a sonic blast from its chest.
• Strategy: Stay close to its legs and attack. Dodge through its arm swings. When it prepares the sonic blast, dodge away or behind it. Its back is a weak point.
• Weakness: Vulnerable to Frost. Use Frost Grenades to slow it down and create openings for heavy attacks.

Phase 2 (approx. 50% Health):

• New Attacks: Orpheus will become more aggressive, adding a spinning attack and summoning smaller, explosive automatons (Automaton Sentinels) that home in on you.
• Strategy: Prioritize the Sentinels as soon as they appear to avoid being overwhelmed. Continue to exploit its Frost weakness. Be patient and look for openings after its attack combos.

Rewards:

• Anima Essence: A significant amount for leveling up.
• Orpheus's Module: A powerful new module that grants a unique ability.
• Key Item: Unlocks the path to Paris.

After defeating Orpheus, you can proceed to the carriage and travel to Paris, marking the end of 'The Masterpiece' quest.